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Hermann's Tortoise
About Hermann's Tortoise
Hermann's tortoise is a land tortoise species whose population is declining. This type of tortoise tends to be more passive and does not bite. However, it may bite when it feels disturbed or threatened. In spring and fall, this slow animal will be more active, ranging from interacting, looking for food, and also sunbathing.
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Common Name
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Testudo hermanni
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Testudo hermanni
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Species
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Testudo hermanni
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Genus
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Testudo
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Testudinidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Hermann's Tortoise |
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Color
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Cream
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Triangular mouths
Rigid Corneal Beaks
Toothless
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Min Height
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2.8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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11 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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6.6 lbs |
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Max Weight
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8.8 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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72°F to 87°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Hermann's Tortoise including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Intelligent
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Lazy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Hermann's Tortoise. |
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Lifespan
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100 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Grasslands
Mountain
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Country
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
France
Greece
Italy
Romania
Serbia
Spain
Turkey
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